Fiji will take the main stage this week on the global front when it co‑hosts the United Nations Oceans Conference with Sweden in New York.
Fiji's leadership at this week's meeting demonstrates the vulnerability of Pacific oceans and its impact on the peoples of small island developing states.
A first for Fiji and the UN as delegates will witness a traditional ceremony of welcome by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces who also make up Fiji's strong delegation to this meeting.
At a briefing today to the Prime Minister, Fiji's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Luke Daunivalu said that New York and the UN were looking forward to this week's meeting.
Aside from formal engagements, this week's conference will also include 160 side events.
Bainimarama is also expected to hold talks with senior government officials, UN officials and senior officials from the private sector.
According to a government statement, the Oceans Conference aims to be the game changer that will reverse the decline in the health of our ocean for people, planet and prosperity and it will be solutions‑focused with engagement from all.
